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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.45, 697.55 and 246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.45, 697.55 and 246.02 is: 368.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.45 : 697.55 = 246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.45/697.55 = 246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.45x = 697.55 × 246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.45x = 171,610.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,610.46/465.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.70

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